Former Webbing Factory, Quorn, Leics.
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Former Webbing Factory, Quorn, Leics.
Image: © David Hallam-Jones Taken: 29 Sep 2016
Although originally a C16th corn mill, the mill race was sealed and the mill wheel removed in 1894 . Between 1881-2010 M. Wright & Sons wove webbing fabrics here, originally focusing on elastic and rigid products for H.M. Forces and for the corsetry trade. Michael Wright moved here in 1881 after 10 years in Leicester and by 1881 “Wright’s Mill” employed nearly 400 people, mainly women - mostly in more conventional factory buildings to the right of this Grade II-listed building. The work force increased to nearly 700 by 1896 and during WWI the factory over 2,000 people were employed here in shifts. By the Second World War the company consisted of six factories and 5,000 employees. Much of the mill has now been converted to luxury apartments. Leicester Road (the A6) lies 20 m behind the photographer.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.742758
Longitude
-1.168228